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About Lora Mercado

In tribute to her son's passing, Lora C Mercado has been on a quest to help bring peace to those who are in a state of grief with her healing and inspirational books. She is also the founder of the website, HealingTheGrief.com, which provides articles and resources to help one cope with grief and loss.

"Our Angels Await, Stories of Love from Beyond", includes true stories from people across the globe who have had connections with loved ones who have passed away.

"Adjusting to Life After Loss, Coping with the Death of a Loved One and Honoring Their Memory", was released in October 2014. The second book in the series, "Adjusting to Life After the Loss of a Child, Coping, Healing and Understanding the Emotions of Grief" was released in January 2015.

You may also enjoy her two latest books: "Healing Grief through Meditation: A Guide to Spiritual Wellness for the Bereaved" and "365 Quotes of Comfort for the Bereaved: A Year of Daily Inspiration to Heal Your Heart"

Author Updates

I would like to introduce you to a fellow author and bereaved parent, Cindy Weaver.
Cindy has struggled like the rest of us who have lost ones that we love, but over time, she has learned to live again, despite the heartache. The experience led her to write about her feelings in a journal and she felt a constant connection with her daughter, even from the other side.
Please take a moment to read her words below and discover how this journey has transformed her life in ways she

October 15, 2016 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Let us take a moment to acknowledge the babies we have lost. Light a candle in memory of your child or children and sit quietly. Think of them with love. Know that their spirit is with you and that one day, you will be together again.
There are so many causes as to why we have each lost a child, but this tragic event has the power to bring strangers together to help them through the grieving process.
If you

Diane Ranker Riesen
“Fathers” is a beautiful poem written by Diane Ranker Riesen. She is an incredible poet and author that touches the hearts of those of us who know the pain of losing a loved one. Her words are not only comforting, but also give the reader a sense of peace in knowing we are not alone.
Please take a look at the books that compile numerous of Diane’s heartfelt poetry:

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When you lose a child, whether it be from a disease, accident, suicide or other means, the question, “Why did my child die?” will always enter your mind. It has been over thirteen years since my baby boy passed away and I still ask that question to this day.
When you first become a parent, it is inconceivable that you could actually lose the precious being that you created. Nobody ever expects their child to do anything but live a happy, healthy and long life. All we want for our chil

Grief During Holidays
Whether you have recently lost someone you love or if it has been many years, the holidays can be extremely hard.
Many of us would much rather stay home than have to go out in the hustle and bustle. Often, the newly bereaved have difficulty with crowds and a lot of noise and stimulation. If you are feeling like this, you may be better off staying home with a good book or doing something you enjoy. You don’t have to go to a dinner just because someone else wants

Eight days ago, my beautiful cat had to be put to sleep. My heart feels so heavy and I feel a deep sense of guilt in making that difficult decision. He was only five years old, which made it so much harder.
My home feels so empty without his presence. I keep waiting for him to greet me at the door when I come home, but he is no longer there. I miss holding him in my lap when I was working on the computer. I find myself thinking about all of the adorable things he did and my heart just

Back to school time for a bereaved parent can be an emotional and painful reminder of our greatest loss.
When we see commercials of children excited about starting their first day of school, we think about our own child who should be doing the same thing. Watching the school buses drive past the house can be gut wrenching.
My daughter just started school, and though I was happy and excited for her, I couldn’t help thinking about her brother who would be going into seventh grad

Child loss is a journey that none of us wanted to take. Some days can be harder to survive than others… At first it is almost surreal, like your child didn’t really die, you are just living in a horrible nightmare. As time passes, the reality of their absence kicks in and can be debilitating.
This feeling of deep pain will always be in our soul and if one looks hard enough, they can see it in our eyes. Our eyes tell a story of the deepest love and loss that anyone could ever imag

The bond between bereaved parents can ease the overwhelming grief and loneliness we feel when we lose a child. When we experience the death of our child, it seems like we are thrown into a dark abyss where we feel alone and desperate.
It is only when we reach out to others who have experienced the greatest loss on earth, that we can find true compassion and understanding of our grief.
Our family and friends can try to comfort us, but unless they know the pain first hand,

Grieving And Accepting Support
Often when we are grieving, we shy away from others, not wanting to upset them with our situation. If someone reaches out to you, take their hand and let them help guide you along this path of grief.
The image quote above is an excerpt from “Adjusting to Life After Loss, Coping with the Death of a Loved One & Honoring Their Memory” by Lora C Mercado.
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